Book: Strategic Investing in Telecommunications, Utilities and Other Essential Services.

AIM: To focus on investing within the energy, communications, and water industries to offer a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of the utility industry, allowing investors to make the most profitable decisions.

Written by Roger S. Conrad, one of the top independent analysts of the essential services industry including utilities, pipelines and telecommunications, as well as a key contributor to other work on investment strategies.

Total of 320 pages, published in January 2002.

Price: $US 37.15 with some savings off list price through Amazon.com while others being second-hand for less.

Average Amazon Reader Review: 5 stars out of 5.

The Amazon.com editorial review says, "Power Hungry Hungry details for the investor:

How energy deregulation works
The role of new technology in the utilities industry
The aftermath of utility deregulation
The most effective criteria for picking the best utility stocks.
The five rules for successful investing along with perspective on market changes and timing.

TrustInvestor review: Basic easy read with key concepts of value to investors in key sectors of the trust market. Timely and relevant for those in all areas of the connected North American market.